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USB Port Board

Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200

  Removing the USB Port Board

  Replacing the USB Port Board

Removing the USB Port Board

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."
   
   
2. Remove the hinge cover.
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
4. Remove the display assembly.
   
   
5. Remove the palm rest.
   
   
6. Remove the connector from the system board, then remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw and lift the board up and out of the computer.
   
   

1	USB port board
2	M2.5 x 5-mm screw (1)
3	system board connector

Replacing the USB Port Board

1. Insert the USB port board under the small lip on the bottom panel at the back of the board and over the pin on the front side of the board.
   
   
2. Reinstall the M2.5 x 5-mm screw securing the board.
   
   
3. Insert the connector into the system board.
   
   
4. Perform the steps to Remove the USB port board in reverse.
   
   
5. Replace the palm rest.
   
   
6. Replace the display assembly.
   
   
7. Replace the keyboard.
   
   
8. Replace the hinge cover.
   
   
9. Replace the battery and other items removed in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."
   
   

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